Immersion Dye Kit - Organic Merino Yarn - Cochineal Pink – Petal & Hank

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Create your own naturally dyed yarn! This kit features a potent dye extract from a dried scale insect called Cochineal. Cochineal dye is nature's hot pink! These insects live on Prickly Pear Cactus paddles and has a long history as a natural dye. You may also encounter cochineal in make-up or food where it goes by the
Create your own naturally dyed yarn! This kit features a potent dye extract from a dried scale insect called Cochineal. Cochineal dye is nature's hot pink! These insects live on Prickly Pear Cactus paddles and has a long history as a natural dye. You may also encounter cochineal in make-up or food where it goes by the name Carmine. The color is a clear and bright pink and has good colorfastness. This limited edition kit invites you to enjoy the magic that happens when wool fibers are immersed in a rich, natural dye bath. You will learn how take your yarn through each step in the process, from scouring to mordanting to creating a dye bath and dyeing. The easy to follow instructions make this kit is a great introduction to naturally dyeing yarn. Each kit is packaged in a cotton drawstring bag and includes: 100 gr/218 yds skein of undyed 4 ply worsted weight Organic Merino yarn alum mordant dye tyvek band to keep your yarn tidy throughout the process printed step by step instructions To do the dye work, you will need: Small pot Tongs or spoon Dish soap Thermometer (optional) Rubber gloves (optional) Safety note: Equipment used for dyeing should not be used for food preparation.